Reducing Sudden Death on Canadian Farms
A 1954 overview notes farm work is riskier than trade, with accidental deaths twice those in other sectors. Machinery, tractors, belts, and vehicles drive fatalities as farms mechanize. Fatigue and inattentiveness fuel accidents. adopting coffee breaks, mirroring factories, could cut deaths seen at 104 in 1954, per Ottawa Labour data and National Safety Council.
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Department of Labour
Ottawa
National Safety Council
Public Hearings Set for October 14 in Manitoba
A Manitoba education sub-committee met at Legislative Buildings Winnipeg on Sept 15 to study school grant distribution methods. They compared Manitoba’s equalized assessment approach with other provinces and set Friday October 14 as the first public hearing date. All hearings will be at the Legislative Building and open to the public.
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Legislative Buildings
Winnipeg
Man
W. C. Miller
Manitoba
Yvonne Michalevich Wins B. J. Hales Scholarship
Yvonne Michalevich has been awarded the B. J. Hales Scholarship for Normalites. The scholarship amounts to 150 dollars and Yvonne is now attending the Normal School in Winnipeg.
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Yvonne Michalevich
B. J. Hales
Normalites
Yvonne
Winnipeg
September Meeting of Makaroff W I
The September meeting of the Makaroff W I was held at Mrs J Curtis home with 121 members and 1 visitor. The gathering opened with the Institute Ode and Creed. Thought of the Month by Mrs John Arnott titled Trials and Tri ndals For Trying And Making Freinds. F W I C news read by Mrs James Arnott on The Peace Gardens. Roll-call answered with Pet Remedy. Mrs H Nabe spoke on Public Health and showed snaps from her Educational Tour of Manitoba. Jackpot won by Mrs W Beattie. Lunch served by the hostess with Mrs Van Drecht assisting.
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Makaroff W.I
J. Curtis
Institute
John Arnott
F.W.I.C
James Arnott
Peace Gardens
H. Nabe
Manitoba
W. Beattie
van Drecht
Winnipeg visitors and Ottawa guest at local homes
Local social notes report Mr and Mrs Frank Wade of Winnipeg visiting her parents Mr and Mrs F Newton over the weekend. Mrs Jessie Tresidder of Ottawa visiting Mr and Mrs J Adam for two weeks. Mr and Mrs Ed Knapp of Capreol Ontario visiting sister in law and brother Mr and Mrs J Martin. University of Manitoba student Lesack and peers attended a World Youth Hostellers Rally in Oslo Norway where girls won a stainless steel plate with crest and Viking ship. about 1500 youths from 25 countries participated.
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Frank Wade
Winnipeg
F. ¥. Newton
Jessie Tresidder
Ottawa
J. Adam
Ed Knapp
Capreol
Ontario
J. Martin
Lesack
University of Manitoba
Oslo
Norway
Knox United Church History of Roblin details
The Roblin area records reveal Knox United Church origins from 1904 through 1915, including early services in the station, then Newton's Hall, stone church construction from 1908 to 1909, and the 1912 to 1915 union with Methodist and Presbyterian churches forming a single congregation. It notes officers, lay efforts, and community use of the church.
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Roblin
Mitchell's
Roblin Messenger
Rob Mn
Ingils
Newton's Hall
Boston
Frazer
Kemlo
D. McNiell
Christian Endeavor Society
Robt, Inglis
Mabel McNiell
Sec-Treas
McLeod
McNiel
Struthers
Laren
Newton
Treas
Forfar
Ladies’ Aid
Messrs
Messrs. Struthers
Inglis. McNiell
Forfar and
Terry
F. Y. Newton
John McLaren
Geo. Porteous
John Arnott
J. Russell
Winnipeg
Geo. Lewis
Togo
The
Presbyterian Church
Knox
R. H. Gilmour
Dauphin
Perry
Manitoba College
Thos. Bailey
Metcalfe
Verevy
Kirkpatrick
Methodist Church
J. W. Aitkey
W. J. Dunlop
E. Howe
McNiell
J. Adams
Porteous
J. G. Struthers
Aid
Archibald
Elks Lodge Forming in Roblin With Russell Backing
Plans underway to form a Roblin Elks Lodge under the Russell Elks sponsorship. Grand Lodge representative Mr Moran reports favorable local response and an installation meeting later this month. Ladies from Russell and Roblin will conduct drill work for installing officers, with an installation ceremony and dinner for applicants.
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Elks Lodge
Roblin
Moran
Grand Lodge
Russell Elks
The
Elks
Russell
Dauphin
Swan River
Winnipegosis
Roblin Lodge
Order of the Royal Purple
Farmers' Union Meeting Draws Fair Attendance
A Farmers' Union gathering at the Legion Club Rooms drew fair turnout last Thursday September 15. Tribute was paid to Anne Kutcher honorary president of the MFU who died August 12 in Dauphin after a short illness. The local supports the Marketing Board recommendation and J Otke was nominated for Hall Committee representation. The group endorsed supporting the forthcoming Hall project and announced the Rhythm Ranch over CKY on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at 845 pm starting October 3. The entertainment committee met briefly and planned a Halloween Dance for this year.
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Farmers’ Union
Legion Club
Anne Kutcher
M.F.U
Dauphin
J. Otke
Stork Club births at Roblin District Hospital
The Roblin District Hospital Stork Club records new arrivals in September with nine boys and three girls. Families named include Curle Merridale Germaine Inglis Cockerill Roblin LaRoque Roblin Schaan MacNutt Marzoff MacNutt Newton Roblin Bernhard MacNutt Bercier Boggy Creek Welechenko Roblin.
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THE
Stork Club
Roblin District
Roblin
Schaan
Fred Schaan
MacNutt
Marzoff
Robert Marzoff
Newton
Fred Newton
Bernhard
Roblin Women’s Institute Plans Cancer Campaign
The Roblin Women’s Institute met Thursday with fourteen members and three visitors responding to roll call by naming a product of Ceylon. Committees reported activities, plans for a October Cancer Research Campaign were made, Visitors Day is Sept 20, leadership trainee Mrs Nowosad chosen, and Miss McDonald led a Ceylon themed talk followed by a film War on Want.
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Roblin Women's Institute
Ceylon
W.1
Bield School Board Calls For Tenders
The Bield Consolidated School District No. 1656 trustees met on Monday September 19 with four members present. They approved payments to Manitoba Power Commission Imperial Industries Beaver Lumber Co and others, accepted van routes, discussed wiring the United Church and agreed to call for tenders for wiring with a 2001 approximate cost, and arranged a continuous lease at 350 per year with the church retaining usage outside school hours.
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Bield Consolidated School District No
A. Lovas
F. Bailes
A. Rice
A. Dobranski
Manitoba Power Commission
Meyer Sch
B. Chase
W. Reed
J. Wasylenchuk
G, Poacher
A. Johnstone
B. Angus
United Church
Rice-Balles
Guaranteed Wage, Reuther, and Canadian Labor Policy
Ambrose Hills argues that Walter Reuther's guaranteed-wage contract at Ford signals a broader trend with GM and rivals likely to face similar deals. A Manitoba economist warns such schemes threaten mergers or bankruptcies for weaker firms, urging Canada to balance wages with production to stay competitive against U.S. unions. He cites Sweden as a model of self-regulation, warning Canadian workers against becoming US union satellites.
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Ambrose Hills
Walter Reuther
Ford
Gms
G.M
Reuther
Manitoba
Wiliam Adams
Department of Economics
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg Free Press
Little Three
Nash-Hudson
Studebaker-Packard
Kaltser- Ways
Adams
United States
Canada
Reuthers
Youth on bicycle hits car. light smashed in rear
A passerby reported a youth on a bicycle collided with a car parked by a garage, causing a tall light to smash. The youth failed to stop. Nearby, a pig wandered the street near the market, avoiding bacon plans.
False Alarm Delays Brown Family Policing Start
A Brown family member was slated to begin as town policeman last Wednesday but declined after learning about Roblin. Residents question why the town’s identity hinges on one arrival, arguing a town is shaped by its people and actions.
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Roblin
Roblin MT S wins Rose Bowl for best kept premises
The Roblin Manitoba Telephone System branch receives a bouquet for top honors in the annual Rose Bowl contest recognizing best kept MT S offices in Manitoba. The local office garden was renewed this year adding color to the grounds in Roblin.
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Roblin
Manitoba Telephone System
M.T.S
Manitoba
Reblin
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M. Hogue
Peace River
Alberta
A. W. Nostrom
Harl Ward
Sandra Lee
Makaroff W.1
History of
Knox United Church
United
Women's Institute
Red Cross
Elks Organization
Elks Club
Bield School Board
Roblin Memorial Hall
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